Supervision Today!, Global Edition, 8th edition

Published by Pearson (June 1, 2015) © 2016

  • Stephen P. Robbins San Diego State University
  • David A. DeCenzo Coastal Carolina University
  • Robert M. Wolter Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
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Title overview

 

Appropriate for Supervision, Supervision Management, and Intro to Management

 

Fundamental Management Skills for the Contemporary Workplace

 

Known as one of the most effective books on management, Supervision Today helps students build an understanding of supervising through real-life concepts, examples, and practice. It’s lively, conversational tone and full-color design engages students and helps capture the reality and excitement of the supervisor’s job. Using a “student-friendly” approach, Supervision Today covers the essential and traditional elements of managing others with a strong focus on applied and practical skills.

 

The 8th Edition continues to be rich in instructional aids and experiential opportunities. Concentrating on the evolving roles supervisors must embrace in the current work environment, Supervision Today includes new information on employee engagement; sustainability; technological advances; work, life, and family balance; workplace diversity; supervising global teams; and more.

 

 

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Table of contents

  • PART I: DEFINING SUPERVISION AND SUPERVISORY CHALLENGES 
  • 1. Supervision Fundamentals 
  • 2. Supervision Challenges 
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  • PART II: PLANNING, ORGANIZING, STAFFING, CONTROLLING, AND DECISION MAKING
  • 3. Planning and Goal Setting 
  • 4. Organizing 
  • 5. Staffing and Recruiting 
  • 6. Controlling 
  • 7. Problem Analysis and Decision Making 
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  • PART III: MOTIVATING, LEADING, COMMUNICATING, AND DEVELOPING
  • 8. Motivating Followers 
  • 9. Leading Followers 
  • 10.  Communicating Effectively 
  • 11.  Developing Groups 
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  • PART IV: APPRAISAL, SAFETY, NEGOTIATION, CHANGE, AND LABOR RELATIONS
  • 12.  Performance Appraisal 
  • 13.  Workplace Health and Safety 
  • 14.  Conflict, Politics, Discipline, and Negotiation 
  • 15.  Change Management 
  • 16.  Supervision and Labor 
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  • POSTSCRIPT: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT 
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  • ANSWERS TO COMPREHENSION CHECKS AND CROSSWORD PUZZLES
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  • GLOSSARY
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  • INDEX 

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